Ticonderoga in Essex County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Artillery Park
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 10, 2008
1. Artillery Park Marker
British forces under Amherst
erected an artillery battery
to attack the French Fort at
Carillon, which they seized
and named Fort Ticonderoga.
Erected by American Legion Post 224.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Military • Notable Events • Notable Places • War, French and Indian. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1759.
Location. 43° 50.638′ N, 73° 25.349′ W. Marker is in Ticonderoga, New York, in Essex County. Marker is on The Portage, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ticonderoga NY 12883, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Military Heroes of Ticonderoga (within shouting distance of this marker); Lord Howe’s Grave (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Mount Defiance (about 300 feet away); From this point south… (about 400 feet away); Men of Ticonderoga (approx. 0.2 miles away); Grand Carry Landing (approx.
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Also see . . .
1. The Battle of Ticonderoga 1758. Account of the battle where the British took Fort Carillon from BritishBattles.com. (Submitted on August 8, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
2. Fort Ticonderoga. Fort website homepage (Submitted on August 8, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 10, 2008
2. Marker in Ticonderoga Village
The grave of Lord Howe, who died just prior to an unsuccessful attempt to take Fort Carillon in 1958, can be seen in the background of this photo.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 10, 2008
3. Artillery Park
Several markers and monuments are found in the Artillery Park in Ticonderoga. The boulder in the background is one.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 10, 2008
4. Boulder in Artillery Park
This boulder in Artillery Park, not far from the marker, has the name of a variety of historical figures. Included among these are Lord Howe, Amherst and Burgoyne.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, May 11, 2008
5. Fort Carillon
This French fort was captured by the British Army under Gen. Amherst in July of 1759 and renamed Fort Ticonderoga.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 14, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 8, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,633 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 8, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
